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A copyright claim has silenced the popular song "Bado Badi" by Chahat Fateh Ali Khan. The track, which had amassed an impressive 28 million views on YouTube, has been removed from the platform. The reason? The original version of "Bado Badi" belongs to the legendary singer Noor Jehan. This takedown highlights the complexities of copyright in the digital age, where reimagined versions of older songs can find massive audiences but face potential legal challenges. #chahatfatehalikhan #badobadi #copyright #youtubecopyright #noorjehan #digitalage #cohortmax

The government extended the army chief's term from three to five years by amending the Pakistan Army Act of 1952. This change also removes the retirement age for a four-star general, allowing the army chief to serve beyond 64 years. This busy start to the week included other key legislative changes: one to increase the number of judges in the superior courts and another amending the Practice and Procedure Act for the top court. Under the new Army Act amendments, retirement age and service limits no longer apply to the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) during appointment, reappointment, or extension. The COAS "shall continue to serve as a General in the Pakistan Army." #Pakistan #Army #ArmyChief #Legislation #Pakistannews #JudicialReform #Government #Cohortmax

Chinese EV giant BYD has outpaced Tesla in Q3 revenue for the first time, hitting over 200 billion yuan ($28.2 billion), a 24% rise from last year. Tesla, however, led in EV units sold. In China, EV sales are surging due to government subsidies encouraging the shift from petrol cars. BYD also set a new monthly sales record in September. Meanwhile, concerns are rising abroad over China's support for local EV makers, with the EU imposing tariffs of up to 45.3% on Chinese EVs, while the U.S. and Canada already have a 100% tax. #BYD #EVMarket #Tesla #Elonmusk #ElectricCars #China #EU #GreenEnergy #Cohortmax

In response to worsening air quality and heavy smog in Lahore and across Punjab, the provincial government has decided to close all primary schools up to the fifth grade in Lahore for a week. The Punjab Environment Department issued a notification confirming that schools will be closed from November 4 to November 9. Senior Provincial Minister Maryam Aurangzeb highlighted the importance of prioritizing student health and safety in these challenging environmental conditions. Lahore's air pollution has reached concerning levels, posing health risks, particularly for children. The city consistently ranks among the world’s most polluted, urging authorities to take swift action. #Lahore #AirQuality #Smog #Alert #SchoolClosure #PunjabGovernment #EnvironmentalCrisis #HealthFirst #PollutionControl #Cohortmax

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has laid the foundation stone for the Nawaz Sharif Cancer Hospital, marking a major step toward accessible cancer care in Pakistan. Set to open its first phase by October 2025, the hospital will welcome patients from across the country, ensuring no one is turned away. Maryam Nawaz highlighted Punjab’s commitment to national outreach, aiming to reduce the costs of cancer treatment and diagnostics. The hospital is named in tribute to Nawaz Sharif's legacy as a three-time prime minister. The Chief Minister called for swift, transparent progress on the three-year project and assured the facility will have modern technology for quality cancer care. She also announced the return of free medical services in government hospitals, encouraging overseas doctors to come back to Pakistan for equal opportunities. #NawazSharif #CancerHospital #Healthcare #Pakistan #CancerCare #MaryamNawaz #PMLN #Punjab #HealthInitiative #Cohortmax

China’s decision to set up textile parks in Pakistan marks a big step in helping Pakistan become a global textile hub. This initiative, with advanced technology and better quality control, could boost Pakistan's textile production and exports significantly. Dr. Liaquat Ali Shah, Executive Director of the CPEC Centre of Excellence, highlighted the project’s potential to strengthen Pakistan's economy by fostering closer ties with China. He noted that this collaboration will bring updated machinery, reduce production costs, and help Pakistan access global markets with competitive products. #China #Pakistan #News #Economy #TextileHub #CPEC #EconomicGrowth #PakChinaCollaboration #Cohortmax

Sources suggest that petroleum prices in Pakistan may decrease starting November 1, providing some relief for consumers. Reports indicate that petrol prices might drop by 3 rupees and 29 paisa per liter, diesel by 3 rupees and 13 paisa, light diesel oil by 3 rupees and 32 paisa, and kerosene by 1 rupee and 42 paisa. These reductions align with global market trends and are intended to ease costs at the pump. The oil industry has submitted these proposed price changes to the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) for review. If approved, this will be a welcomed reduction as winter approaches. #Pakistan #Petrol #OGRA #Price #Economy #PriceDrop #ConsumerRelief #GlobalTrends #Cohortmax

The Senate has passed the 26th Constitutional Amendment Bill, 2024, setting January 1, 2028, as the deadline to end Riba (interest-based banking) in Pakistan. This provision was added at the suggestion of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F), a regional political party led by Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman, which raised some challenges for the government during the bill's presentation. The amendment changes clause (f) of Article 38, which focuses on social and economic well-being. Previously, the goal was to “eliminate Riba as early as possible,” but it has now been updated to say that this should be done “as far as practicable, by January 1, 2028.” #RibaFree #Banking #News #Pakistan #Finance #ConstitutionalAmendment #IslamicFinance #JUIF #BankingReforms #Cohortmax

Nawaz Sharif has highlighted the significant electricity surplus that Pakistan possesses while noting India's ongoing energy shortages. He expressed strong support for the idea of selling affordable electricity to India, emphasizing that such a move could foster economic cooperation and strengthen bilateral relations between the two nations. According to Sharif, this initiative could be a win-win situation, not only addressing India’s energy needs but also allowing Pakistan to benefit from its surplus. He firmly believes that this opportunity should definitely be pursued for the greater good of both countries. #NawazSharif #Pakistan #Electricity #IndiaEnergyCrisis #EnergyTrade #RegionalCooperation #AffordableEnergy #PakistanIndiaRelations #Economic #Partnership #Cohortmax

The government is planning to use artificial rain to help reduce the city's worsening smog. This project, which will cost about 350 million rupees, involves the Meteorological and Environmental Departments. Artificial rain, also known as cloud seeding, is a method used to make it rain by adding certain substances to clouds. This can be done using planes, drones, or ground-based equipment to release particles that help create raindrops. It’s often used in areas dealing with severe pollution or drought. This plan follows a similar test done last year by the caretaker government to address air quality issues. Due to the high levels of pollution in Lahore, there are also talks about giving students a break from school to keep them safe from the dangerous smog. #ArtificialRain #CloudSeeding #SmogControl #AirQuality #Environmental #Initiatives #Pollution #Reduction #LahoreSmog #WeatherModification #Cohortmax

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has announced a nationwide protest for Friday (tomorrow) in response to the government's plans to introduce the 26th amendment to the constitution. This decision was made during a PTI political committee meeting in Islamabad, where party leaders opposed the government's proposed constitutional changes. #PTI #Nationwide #Protest #PoliticalNews #Pakistan #Politics #NationalAssembly #ImranKhan #Cohortmax

Pakistan’s key players—Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, and Mohammad Rizwan—have dropped in the latest ICC Test rankings, while England’s Joe Root continues to rise, proving his status as one of the best Test batters ever. Root's career-best performance, which included a stunning double-century (262 runs) in England's big win over Pakistan in Multan, boosted his rating to 932 points. This new high surpasses his previous best of 923 points. He now leads the ICC Men's Test Batter Rankings by over 100 points, ahead of Harry Brook and New Zealand’s Kane Williamson, who share second place. Brook’s triple-century against Pakistan helped him climb 11 spots. Root and Brook set a record with their 454-run partnership for the fourth wicket, securing a massive victory. England's Ben Duckett also rose five places to 14th after his solid score of 84 runs. #CricketNews #ICC #Rankings #BabarAzam #England #Pakistan #Cricket #TestCricket #Cohortmax

"No Victim Found ": Punjab Police deny college r@pe claims, raising questions about false rumors. #PunjabCollege #PGC #Lahore #StudentSafety #Campus #Assault #Protests #Education #CollegeSafety #StudentRights #CohortMax

Imran Khan, the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), met with a medical team at Adiala Jail on Tuesday after concerns were raised about his health. PTI had requested a medical checkup for the former prime minister. According to PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, "At around 4 PM, two doctors, including an ENT specialist and a physician, visited Khan Sahib in Adiala Jail. We’re happy to share that, by the grace of God, Khan Sahib is in good health and even completed an hour of exercise today." Barrister Gohar added that PTI will soon receive and share the medical reports with the public, thanking supporters for their concern. #ImranKhan #PTI #AdialaJail #Health #Update #Pakistan #Cohortmax

WhatsApp, the popular messaging app owned by Meta , is introducing new features to improve users' video playback experience in its latest iOS update. According to WABetaInfo, the update—version 24.20.78—includes several important features, such as the ability to adjust video playback speeds and the much-anticipated picture-in-picture (PiP) mode. The new playback speed options allow users to watch videos at normal speed, 1.5x, or 2.0x, making it easier to consume content quickly. Users can find the speed adjustment next to the video progress bar for easy access to customize their viewing preferences. Additionally, the update brings the PiP feature, which lets users resize the video window and move it around the screen while doing other tasks. With PiP mode, users can browse other chats, send messages, or use different apps without stopping the video. Essential controls like skipping forward, skipping backward, and pausing the video are also available within the floating PiP window. #WhatsApp #iOSUpdate #VideoPlayback #PictureInPicture #AppFeatures #Meta #UserExperience #TechUpdates #VideoStreaming #WABetaInfo #Cohortmax

Pakistan hosts the 23rd SCO Summit, bringing together nations like China, Russia, India, and Central Asian countries to strengthen ties and advance key projects like CPEC and the Gwadar Airport. Stay ahead with Cohort Max for more updates! #SCOSummit #PakistanChinaRelations #GlobalCooperation #CPEC #Russia #India #CentralAsia #CohortMax

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has once again extended the deadline for filing income tax returns, giving taxpayers more time until October 31 to submit their returns. This decision came after requests from trade organizations and tax bar associations for extra time to complete their tax filings. In a circular issued by the FBR, the extension was granted under Section 214A of the Income Tax Ordinance 2001, allowing taxpayers more time to meet their tax obligations. This is the second extension, as the original deadline was first moved from September 30 to October 14. Previously, October 14 was announced as the final date for filing income tax returns for 2024, with the FBR stating that no further extensions would be provided. #FBR #TaxReturn #Extension #IncomeTax #Pakistan #Taxation #TaxFiling2024 #FBRUpdate #Deadline #TaxpayerSupport #FinanceNews #Cohortmax

Lahore saw strong protests on Monday when angry students entered the Gulberg campus of Punjab College after hearing about the alleged rape of a female student. The protests turned violent, with clashes between the students and police, leaving 27 people injured, including five police officers. The protests started when students, upset by the news, broke into the college campus, damaging property and setting fire to belongings. The college administration had locked the gates and suspended classes to stop students from leaving, but they forced their way out. Later, the Punjab Education Department suspended the Gulberg campus's registration. Protests also spread to other campuses like Muslim Town and Airline Society, where students demanded justice for the alleged incident. #Lahore #Protests #PGC #PunjabCollege #Campus10 #GulbergCampus #StudentRights #Education #Safety #PunjabEducation #Cohortmax

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif virtually inaugurated the Gwadar International Airport on Monday during the visit of Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang. He called the new airport a “gift” from China, reflecting the strong ties between the two nations. Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrived in Pakistan for a four-day visit and will also attend the 23rd Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council meeting on October 15-16. Strict security is in place, with a three-day public holiday announced in Islamabad. Schools and businesses are closed, and extra police and paramilitary forces are deployed. This marks the first visit by a Chinese premier to Pakistan in 11 years. The last visit was by Premier Li Keqiang in 2013. During the virtual inauguration, PM Shehbaz emphasized that the completion of the Gwadar airport is a symbol of the long-standing friendship between Pakistan and China. #CPEC #EconomicGrowth #PMShehbazSharif #GwadarAirport #Pakistan #China #SCO2024 #LiQiangVisit #Cohortmax

Shocking assault of a female student at Punjab Group Of Colleges triggers outrage and protests. Are Top Institutions Failing to Protect Students? #PunjabCollege #PGC #Lahore #StudentSafety #Campus #Assault #Protests #Education #CollegeSafety #StudentRights #CohortMax

Ever wondered how one person can transform an entire nation? Ratan Tata did just that. Let's honor his incredible journey and lasting impact! #RatanTata #Legacy #Inspiration #India #Leadership #TataGroup #Humanitarian #Innovation #Philanthropy #Cohortmax