Lahore: Preparations are underway to make a new milestone in Pakistan’s agricultural sector, as wheat seeds from Pakistan will be sent into space for experimental purposes in collaboration with NASA. This initiative marks a significant achievement for Pakistan, one of only four countries in the world to undertake such a project. The move is expected … Read more
Web Desk: Apple is diligently refining its innovative “Liquid Glass” interface, a core component of the upcoming iOS 26. The second beta release of the operating system, launched recently, brings crucial enhancements to both usability and design, directly addressing initial feedback from developers and testers. Apple is making steady progress on its ambitious “Liquid Glass” … Read more
Web Desk: The never-ending talk about who’s better between star batsmen Babar Azam and Virat Kohli keeps fans hooked. Now, England’s spin bowler Adil Rashid has given his opinion on one specific, beautiful shot, adding a new twist to the friendly rivalry. The big debate between cricket’s top batsmen, Babar Azam and Virat Kohli, got … Read more
Houston: The US House of Representatives has officially prohibited the use of Meta’s WhatsApp messaging platform on all government-issued devices, citing significant security risks. The move follows a memo sent to House staff on Monday by the Office of Cybersecurity, which flagged WhatsApp as a high-risk application. The memo highlighted concerns about WhatsApp’s lack of … Read more
Islamabad: The federal government has relaxed restrictions on non-filers purchasing high-value assets, aiming to improve compliance and stimulate economic activity, announced by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb Initially, the government proposed a sweeping ban on individuals without a declared income supporting major transactions such as buying homes, cars, or making large deposits. However, under new directives, … Read more
Former Indian spinner Dilip Doshi, 77, died of a cardiac arrest in London. Joshi, who represented India in international cricket, played 33 Test matches and claimed 114 wickets during his career. He was known for his skill and consistency as a spinner in the late 1990s and early 2000s. A notable highlight of his playing … Read more
A collaborative film by Pakistani and Canadian artists, “The Queen of My Dreams”, has been released in the United States. Directed by Fawzia Mirza, the film revolves around the life of a Pakistani woman living in Toronto. Blending cultural narratives, the story explores themes of identity, family, and belonging. The film was shot in both … Read more
Web Desk: With the rapid growth of international air travel, Pakistan is set to expand the implementation of e-Gate technology to streamline passenger processing and enhance security at airports. Pakistan is set to introduce cutting-edge automated immigration control systems at its three major airports—Islamabad, Karachi, and Lahore. This initiative aims to streamline passenger processing and … Read more
Islamabad: Former Foriegn Minister and Chairman of PPP Bilawal Bhutto Zardari scheduled to meet with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif today, sources According to sources, a crucial meeting between Prime Minister and Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has been scheduled for today. The meeting will include a one-on-one discussion between the two leaders, focusing on the current national … Read more
Tel Aviv: After Iran, Israel has also announced its acceptance of a US-proposed bilateral ceasefire with Iran, while reaffirming its commitment to respond forcefully to any breaches of the truce. The Prime Minister’s Office confirmed that Israeli officials, including the defense minister, IDF chief of staff, and Mossad chief, convened to report the successful completion … Read more
BAHRAIN: Pakistan’s national volleyball team delivered a dominant performance to defeat Qatar and secure a spot in the final of the AVC Nations Cup 2025, currently being held in Manama, Bahrain. In the semifinal clash, world No. 42 Pakistan stunned world No. 23 Qatar with straight-set victories of 25-22, 25-22, and 25-21. With this triumph, … Read more
Web Desk: Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani has secured Tehran’s agreement to the US-proposed ceasefire between Israel and Iran. The negotiations followed a phone call held early Tuesday between the Qatari official and Iranian representatives, shortly after Iran’s recent strikes on a US air base in Qatar. According to the sources … Read more
Karachi: A tragic road accident occurred near Future Mor in Landhi, where a motorcyclist was hit by a water tanker, rescue officials reported on Tuesday. According to initial information, the motorcyclist died on the spot due to the severity of the impact. Rescue personnel confirmed that the victim has been identified as 27-year-old Fasih. Authorities … Read more
Tehran: Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has stated in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of a ceasefire that Iran will not take any further action if Israel halts its illegal aggression. In a message posted on social media platform Twitter, Araghchi said, “If Israel ceases its operations by 4 a.m. local time, … Read more
Karachi: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a significant downturn today, as investor confidence was shaken following the United States’ military strike on Iran. During the trading session, the market plummeted by over 4,000 points, leading the overall index to close with a decline of 3,855 points. The KSE-100 Index closed at 116,167 points, having … Read more
ISLAMABAD: In a significant move to curb overbilling and enhance transparency, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved the phased removal of meter readers from power distribution companies (Discos) across Pakistan, excluding KE’s service area. Currently, meter readers photograph consumers’ electricity meters, with data sent to the Power Information Technology Company (PITC) for billing. However, this … Read more
Oil prices surged to their highest levels in five months on Monday following Iran’s parliamentary approval of a motion to potentially close the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global energy supplies. Brent crude increased by 0.8%, reaching $77.62 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate rose to $74.42. Over the weekend, prices briefly soared … Read more
Web Desk: Islamabad’s local court has sent the suspect Umar Hayat, involved in the TikToker Sana Yousuf murder case, to jail on judicial remand. An Islamabad local court has sent suspect Umar Hayat, accused in the case of TikToker Sana Yousuf’s alleged murder, to jail on judicial remand. During the hearing at Islamabad District and … Read more
