Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Travel influencer raises concern: Where are the women in Islamabad?

Travel influencer raises concern: Where are the women in Islamabad?

The influencer shares a reel of Islamabad’s public spaces, highlighting the 1:50 ratio of women. The post highlights Islamabad Airport, markets, and tourist spots. Some criticize safety and cultural environment, while others offer explanations. A travel influencer’s recent visit to Islamabad sparked a social media conversation about women’s visibility in public spaces across Pakistan. Sharing … Read more

Pakistan set to witness brightest Supermoon tonight

Supermoon

Tonight, residents across Pakistan can enjoy the captivating sight of a Supermoon, which will light up the night sky with remarkable brilliance. During this celestial event, the Moon will appear around 14 percent brighter and 7 percent larger than usual. Astronomers explain that a Supermoon occurs when the Moon reaches its closest point to Earth, … Read more

CM Maryam Nawaz announces Rs130 billion scholarship program

Maryam Nawaz awards scholarships, encourages students to focus on education

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz announced a scholarship program worth Rs130 billion for talented students on Thursday. Under the Honhaar Scholarship program, scholarships will be awarded to students in 67 subjects over the next four to five years as part of the undergraduate program. The initiative will cover the full tuition fees for eligible students. … Read more

Pakistan’s total liquid foreign reserves rise to $ 16.11 billion

US dollar rate in Pakistan

KARACHI: The total liquid foreign reserves of Pakistan surged to US$ 16.111 billion as of October 11, 2024 while the forex reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan increased to $ 11,022 million. The SBP reserves are at a 30-month high since the March 2022 when the central bank possessed liquid foreign reserves of … Read more

Mohib Mirza advises men facing mental health struggles

Mohib Mirza advises men facing mental health struggles

Mohib Mirza discussed mental health issues and their treatment. Advocated for acceptance of medical help for psychological issues. Encouraged men to seek help for stress due to studies, family problems, etc. Mohib Mirza recently appeared on YouTube show, hosted by Rabia Mughni. During the show, he discussed mental health issues and how to address them. … Read more

Mega Motors and BYD to Manufacture Electric Cars in Pakistan

Electric Cars

Mega Motor Company Signs Master Supply & Manufacture Agreement with BYD Auto Industry. The agreement allows local manufacturing of BYD-branded electric vehicles. The partnership marks a strategic expansion in Pakistan’s automotive sector. Mega Motor Company (Private) Limited, a subsidiary of The Hub Power Company Limited (PSX: HUBC), has signed a Master Supply & Manufacture Agreement … Read more

Proposed amendments: Govt draft seeks revision of several key provisions in Constitution

Proposed amendments: Govt draft seeks revision of several key provisions in Constitution

ISLAMABAD: A draft of proposed constitutional amendments, prepared by the Federal Law Minister, has surfaced, seeking to revise several key provisions in Pakistan’s Constitution. The draft addresses governance, judicial appointments, and the powers of key officials. One notable change involves amending Clause 4 of Article 48, which currently prevents any legal challenge to the advice … Read more

Pakistan Taekwondo Team Wins 8 Medals at Asian Championship

Pakistan Taekwondo Team

Pakistan’s taekwondo team won the championship with three gold, three silver, and two bronze medals. This marks the first time Pakistan athletes achieved such success at an international taekwondo event abroad. Haroon Khan won gold in the -58kg category, while Manisha Ali won gold in the women’s -73kg final. KARACHI: Pakistan’s taekwondo team achieved a … Read more

Director Chris Sanders reveals his top favorite scene in “The Wild Robot”

Director Chris Sanders reveals his top favorite scene in “The Wild Robot”

“The Wild Robot” is an upcoming animated science fiction film directed by Chris Sanders. The film follows a service robot named Roz, who adapts to an uninhabited island after a shipwreck. Sanders shares his favorite sequences from the film, describing the process as a “wonderful problem.” The upcoming animated science fiction film “The Wild Robot”, … Read more

Joe Biden grants $4.5 Billion in student debt relief just before elections

Joe Biden to deliver farewell address on Wednesday

On Thursday, U.S. President Joe Biden announced additional student debt relief for public servants totaling approximately $4.5 billion, just over two weeks before the presidential election. This relief is expected to benefit around 60,000 borrowers nationwide, according to the White House, which highlighted Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris’s commitment to enhancing loan forgiveness since … Read more

Schools and Colleges will be closed tomorrow

Punjab; new policies announced for girls' hostels, colleges, and co-educational institutions

After imposing Section 144 in the province, the Punjab government on Thursday announced to keep all educational institutions will be closed tomorrow [Friday, October 18]. As per the announcement, the schools, colleges, and universities in the province will remain closed tomorrow. It is related to mention here that the Punjab government has required Section 144 … Read more

Adobe Launches AI Video Generator in Firefly

Adobe Firefly

Adobe has expanded its Firefly Video Model by introducing an artificial intelligence-powered video generator to enhance its creative applications. The Firefly Video Model aims to boost the capabilities of popular software, including Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe Express, and Premiere Pro. “The usage of Firefly within our creative applications has seen massive adoption, and it’s been inspiring … Read more

Liam Payne’s family breaks silence on his death: ‘We are Heartbroken’ following tragic news’

Liam Payne's family breaks silence on his death: 'We are Heartbroken' following tragic news’

Former One Direction member Liam Payne passed away at 31 after falling off a balcony in Argentina. His family and music industry celebrities paid tribute to him. Payne’s family expressed heartbreak and requested privacy during the difficult time. Former One Direction band member Liam Payne passed away at the age of 31 after falling off … Read more

Is Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar martyred in Gaza operation?

Is Yahya Sinwar, Hamas Leader, among those killed in IDF operation?

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are investigating whether Yahya Sinwar, the Hamas leader, was killed during a recent military operation in Gaza. According to an IDF statement, three Hamas fighters were killed in the operation, and preliminary assessments indicate a strong possibility that Sinwar could be one of them. The operation targeted a building where … Read more

Educational institutions to remain closed tomorrow as Section 144 imposed in Punjab

Educational institutions to remain closed tomorrow as Section 144 imposed across Punjab

LAHORE: The Punjab government announced on Thursday that all educational institutions in the province will remain closed on Friday, October 18, following the imposition of Section 144. According to the official notification, schools, colleges, and universities will be shut for the day. The government has enforced Section 144 across Punjab for two days, from Friday, … Read more

Supreme Court orders to transfer money in dams fund to government

SC to hear petitions against 26th constitutional amendment tomorrow

The Supreme Court has issued a written order concerning the Diamer-Bhasha and Mohmand dams fund case, instructing that the collected funds be transferred to the federal government’s public account. The order follows an October 9 decision, where the federal government requested the release of funds to the federation and the Water and Power Development Authority … Read more

Rs750 Prize Bond Draw Results Announced – Check Here

Rs750 Prize Bond

Rs750 Prize Bond Draw Results 2024. 1,700 winners were awarded, distributing millions of rupees across various prize categories. The first prize of Rs1.5 million was awarded to bond number 871778. The 100th draw of the Rs750 Prize Bond took place today at the National Savings office in Faisalabad, overseen by the State Bank of Pakistan … Read more

Is Sara Ali Khan and Amrita Singh acquire commercial properties worth Rs 22 crore in Mumbai?

Is Sara Ali Khan and Amrita Singh acquire commercial properties worth Rs 22 crore in Mumbai?

The properties are on the ninth floor of Veer Savarkar Projects Private Limited in the Signature Building. Each property is valued at Rs 11.13 crore, with a stamp duty of Rs 66.8 lakh paid. The properties have a built-up area of 2,099 sq. ft and a carpet area of 1,905 sq. ft. Bollywood actress Sara … Read more

PTI announces countrywide protest on Oct 18 for release of party founder, workers

PTI announces countrywide protest on Oct 18 for release of party founder, workers

LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has called for a countrywide protest, urging citizens to join demonstrations on Friday, October 18. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur announced that protests will take place in every district and city nationwide, demanding the release of PTI’s founder, as well as party leaders and workers. Gandapur urged the … Read more

Suzuki Increases GD110S and GS150 Motorcycle Prices

Suzuki

Pak Suzuki Motor Company Announces Price Hike for GD110S and GS150. GD110S price increased by Rs. 7,000 to Rs. 359,000. GS150 price increased from Rs. 382,000 to Rs. 389,000. Pak Suzuki Motor Company, a leading automobile and motorcycle manufacturer, has announced a price hike for its popular motorcycle models, the Suzuki GD110S and the Suzuki … Read more

Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra team up for Maddock Films: A new love story

Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra team up for Maddock Films: A new love story

Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra are in talks with Maddock Films to collaborate on a love story. The plot details remain under wraps, but the story is expected to blend romance with fantasy elements. The love story will not follow the typical Bollywood love story formula. Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra captivated audiences with their … Read more

260 Afghan migrants killed by Iranian forces near border

260 Afghan migrants killed by Iranian forces near border

According to Haalvsh, a human rights organization based in Iran, at least 260 Afghan migrants were allegedly killed on Sunday evening when Iranian forces opened fire near the Kalgan border crossing. Survivors described a terrifying attack by the Iranian military on the group. Haalvsh reported that two survivors indicated around 300 migrants were trying to … Read more

Aurangzeb vows to continue reforms on taxation, energy

Aurangzeb vows to continue reforms on taxation, energy

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has reiterated the government’s resolve to carry on with broad-based reforms on taxation, energy and SOE fronts. He was talking to US Ambassador Donald Blome, who called on him in Islamabad today. Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb said the government is committed to raise the country’s tax to … Read more

Saleem Mairaj breaks silence on comparisons with Nawazuddin Siddiqui

Saleem Mairaj breaks silence on comparisons with Nawazuddin Siddiqui

Saleem Mairaj, a talented Pakistani actor, is often compared to Bollywood star Nawazuddin Siddiqui. Despite admiration for Siddiqui’s talent, Mairaj is puzzled by the comparison. He reminisces about an incident where he was mistaken for Siddiqui at a passport office. Saleem Mairaj is widely regarded as one of Pakistan’s most talented actors. From “John” to … Read more

Pakistan’s first multi-mission satellite becomes operational

Pakistan's first multi-mission satellite becomes operational

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s first multi-mission satellite, PAKSAT MM1, under the facilitation of Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), has become operational successfully. The operationalization of the satellite is an important milestone in the country’s space and digital development. The success of PAKSAT-MM1 will transform Pakistan’s communication infrastructure, which will benefit various IT sectors. The satellite will provide … Read more

Iran cautions Israel against retaliating for missile attack

Iran cautions Israel against retaliating for missile attack

On Thursday, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards commander warned Israel not to retaliate against Iran following a recent missile attack. This comes as Israel intensifies its military operations in Lebanon against Hezbollah, which is backed by Iran. Concerns about a wider conflict in the Middle East are rising as Israel considers its response to the October 1 … Read more

Pakistan Sets 297-Run Target for England in 2nd Test

Pakistan

Pakistan set a 297-run target for England, despite a crumbling top order. England’s Shoaib Bashir dismantled Pakistan’s batting line-up, claiming key wickets. England needs 261 runs to win at the end of the second innings on day three. MULTAN: On day three of the second Test in Multan, Pakistan set a challenging 297-run target for … Read more

GITEX Global 2024: Pakistan, Huawei Make Notable Impact in AI, Cybersecurity, and IT

GITEX Global 2024

At GITEX Global 2024, held in Dubai, Pakistan and Huawei showcased substantial advancements in the fields of cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and information technology. This premier technology conference recognized Pakistan as the “Official Tech Destination of the Year” and highlighted Huawei’s state-of-the-art security solutions. Pakistan at GITEX Global 2024 Pakistan’s influence was evident with the inauguration … Read more