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Reality check: Just 4 out of 36 Shark Tank Pakistan deals actually materialize Ali Khan Swati, a participant on “Shark Tank Pakistan”, recently highlighted the stark gap between on-air applause and real-world outcomes. He revealed that out of the 36 startups that received investment offers on the show, only 4 secured funding after completing due diligence, exposing the challenges within Pakistan’s startup funding ecosystem.Ali Khan Swati, who leads Layesha and Red Tale Studio and trains at the National Incubation Center, shared on Facebook how his experience revealed a harsh reality. Although his startup secured funding just 20 days after the…
Deep took six wickets in the second innings as India levelled their five-match Test series against England 1-1.Akash Deep, filling in for star bowler Jasprit Bumrah, took six wickets as India crushed England by 336 runs to level the cricket series 1-1 after they bowled out the hosts for 271 to claim their first Test victory at Edgbaston. With Bumrah being rested in the second Test, Akash was the unlikely inspiration behind the visitors’ dominant, series-tying win just before tea on the final day of the second Test on Sunday. Akash claimed the first five-wicket haul of his short Test…
Follow -up – Gulf on behalf of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, “may God protect him”, presided over His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, the delegation of the United Arab Emirates participating in the works of the 17th summit of the leaders of the “BRICS” group, which was opened by Luis Inacio Lula Da Silva, President of the Brazilian Republic of Brazil, today in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro. The Brazilian summit is held at its session for this year under the…
Family members mourn a loved one lost in the Lyari building collapse, as the search for remaining victims continues in Karachi on July 6, 2025. — Geo NewsKARACHI: The devastating building collapse in Karachi’s Lyari area has left entire families shattered, claiming numerous lives and leaving survivors to grieve the loss of their loved ones and future hopes. Several victims lost brothers and sisters, while others mourn the loss of their family’s sole breadwinners. Among the affected is the family of 15-year-old Zaid, whose body was the last to be pulled from the rubble. His father and brother, Shoaib, had…
The tenth day of Muharram-ul-Haram, also known as Ashura or Youm-e-Ashur, was observed across the world with profound solemnity on Sunday. Millions participated in mourning processions to commemorate the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA), the beloved grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), who made the ultimate sacrifice at the Battle of Karbala.The day serves as a poignant reminder of Hazrat Imam Hussain’s (RA) unwavering resilience and that of his family and devoted companions, who valiantly defended the principles of Islam against tyranny.While many mark Ashura with a traditional pilgrimage to Hazrat Imam Hussain’s (RA) mausoleum in Karbala, Iraq, devotees clad in…
Pakistani karatekas pose for a group photo after winning gold, silver, and bronze medals at South Asian Karate Championship 2025, Colombo, Sri Lanka. — ReporterCOLOMBO: Pakistani karatekas exhibited a brilliant performance at the 9th South Asian Karate Championship 2025 by winning a total of 10 medals, including two gold, one silver and seven bronze across various categories at Colombo on Sunday.Young karateka Huzaifa Arshad led the charge for Pakistan, clinching a gold medal in the under-10 category with a dominant performance. Soon after, Aiyana Noel Arthur added to the tally by securing another gold for Pakistan in the under-12, +40kg…
Josie Davis reflects on dating in HollywoodHow hard will it be to date in Hollywood? Josie Davis, a star in Charles in Charge, suggests it can be tough.In a chat with Page Six, the actress, who starred in the 1980s sitcom, looked back at the responses she received from men in the industry, calling them “intimidating.” But added she’s just a regular gal “who’s quirky.” The 52-year-old also shared she tried using an exclusive dating app, Raya, but in the wake of no positive feedback, she said, “got off of [it]” because no one was even “trying” to write her…
Temu & AliExpress prices increased in Pakistan, Here’s why? Prices of products on online marketplaces like Temu and AliExpress have surged sharply in Pakistan after the government passed the recent budget.Internet users across the country have noticed the dramatic increase, with many reporting that some items now cost three to four times more than before.However, the three to four times price hike isn’t solely the result of newly introduced taxes.Here’s what happened:The government of Pakistan has implemented the Digital Presence Proceeds Tax Act, which imposes a 5 percent tax on goods sold in Pakistan by foreign sellers.In addition to this…
Since October 7, 2023, the war of images has eclipsed the war of weapons. From Gaza’s pulverised hospitals and starving infants to mass graves and desperate fathers digging through rubble, every pixel captured on a smartphone strikes deeper than a missile. These raw, unfiltered, and undeniable images have a far greater impact than any press conference or official speech. And for the first time in its history, Israel cannot delete them or drown them in propaganda. The horrifying images of the Israeli army massacring people at aid distribution locations prompted newspaper Haaretz’s Gideon Levy to write on June 29: “Is…
An international symposium for the “Trends” Center for Research and Consulting stressed the need to stop the transit financing flows of the borders that the Muslim Brotherhood benefits from.