Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Saba Hamid expresses concern over health risks due to smog in Lahore

Saba Hamid expresses concern over health risks due to smog in Lahore

The actress expresses concern over dangerous smog levels in Lahore. The smog crisis has reached lethal levels, affecting air quality and public health. Hamid raises awareness on social media, highlighting health risks to residents. In a recent statement, renowned actress Saba Hamid expressed her concerns over the increasingly dangerous smog levels currently enveloping Lahore. The … Read more

Shehbaz Sharif reaffirms commitment to eradicate terrorism from Pakistan

PM calls emergency NSC meeting after India suspends Indus Waters Treaty

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday commended Pakistan’s security forces for their successful operation in Spinwam, North Waziristan, which resulted in the killing of four terrorists linked to the Fitna al-Khawarij group. Two other militants were injured and arrested during the operation. In a statement, the PM stated his pride in the bravery of the … Read more

Kia, Suzuki, Hyundai, and Mercedes Reveal Major Announcements This Week

Kia

The automotive industry saw major announcements and innovations this week, with global and local players showcasing exciting new releases. Here’s a roundup of the most noteworthy highlights: Kia Unveils 2025 Sportage Facelift in South Korea Kia has officially launched the facelifted 2025 Sportage in South Korea, with plans to release it in Australia by mid-2025. … Read more

Apple Vision Pro 2 to Launch in 2025-2026 with M5 Chip Upgrade

Apple Vision Pro 2

Apple is preparing to upgrade the Vision Pro 2 by replacing the current M2 chip with the upcoming M5 chip. The second-generation Apple Vision Pro is expected to launch between fall 2025 and spring 2026. Ming-Chi Kuo, a reliable source, revealed last week that Apple has postponed plans for a more affordable Vision headset and … Read more

Pakistan Cricket Team Receives Widespread Praise After Historic Victory Over Australia

Pakistan

In a historic achievement, Pakistan clinched their first-ever series win against Australia on Australian soil in 22 years, winning the three-match One Day International (ODI) series. After losing the opening match, the Men in Green made a remarkable comeback, defeating the hosts in the final two games. The highlight of Pakistan’s victory was their exceptional … Read more

Four terrorists killed in two separate engagements in North Waziristan

Three-day curfew imposed in South Waziristan for security reasons

On Sunday, the military’s media wing reported that security forces killed four terrorists in two separate operations in North Waziristan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) issued a statement saying that security forces carried out an intelligence-based operation in the Spinwam area. During the operation, troops engaged terrorists and after intense fighting, two militants … Read more

Riyadh Air Set to Make New Jet Order Decision in 2025

Riyadh Air

Riyadh Air, a Saudi Arabian startup airline, is set to finalize a major jet order in early 2025. The airline is evaluating options for the industry’s largest twin-aisle jets, including the Boeing 777X and Airbus A350-1000. CEO Tony Douglas predicts the decision will be made in the first or second quarter of 2025. Riyadh Air, … Read more

Fintech Users in Pakistan and Other Countries Targeted by Cyber Hackers

Fintech Users

Fintech users in Pakistan and other countries are under cyber attacks. DeathStalker hacker group linked to global cyber attack targeting fintech and trading sectors, including Pakistan. Attackers use Telegram to distribute Trojan spyware, specifically DarkMe malware, designed to steal sensitive data. A global cyber attack targeting individuals and businesses in the fintech and trading sectors, … Read more

3,000 Indian pilgrims granted visas for Guru Nanak’s 555th anniversary

3,000 Indian pilgrims granted visas for Guru Nanak's 555th anniversary

In honor of Guru Nanak’s 555th birth anniversary, Pakistan’s High Commission in New Delhi has issued visas to more than 3,000 Indian pilgrims. According to a spokesperson for the Pakistani High Commission, the visas, valid from November 14 to 23, were granted under the 1974 Pakistan-India religious tourism agreement. Indian pilgrims will enter Pakistan through … Read more

SSGC Recovers Billions from Consumers to Offset Gas Shortfall

SSGC

Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) imposes billions in additional charges on customers to compensate for gas losses. SSGC customers received over Rs11 billion in added charges to counterbalance gas theft. Between July 2023 and May 2024, SSGC imposed over Rs11 billion in extra charges, burdening over 3.5 million customers. KARACHI: The Sui Southern Gas Company … Read more

Michael Vaughan Names Babar Azam Among Pakistan’s All-Time Top Three Batters

Michael Vaughan

Former England captain Michael Vaughan ranked Babar Azam among his top three Pakistani batters of all time. Vaughan shared his views on Pakistan’s top batting talents during Pakistan’s ODI series against Australia. Babar Azam is ranked as his third-best Pakistani batter of all time, with an average of 47 across formats and nearly 57 in … Read more

Ishaq Dar calls on UN to reassess Israel’s membership over Gaza atrocities

Ishaq Dar calls on UN to reassess Israel's membership over Gaza atrocities

On Sunday, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar called for a comprehensive review of Israel’s UN membership in response to what he described as horrific atrocities in Gaza. Speaking at the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers in Saudi Arabia, Dar condemned Israel’s actions in Palestine, Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, and Iraq, calling them … Read more

Ajay Devgn slams shift in upbringing of actors: ‘Today’s Actors Are Boys’

Ajay Devgn slams shift in upbringing of actors: 'Today's Actors Are Boys'

Devgn argues that the modern generation lacks real-life experiences due to gadgets and mobile phones. Shetty cites examples of actors like Akshay Kumar and Sunny Deol who were able to perform realistic actions. Shetty reflects on the canceled social media posts of the past, comparing the past to the present.  “Singham Again” star Ajay Devgn … Read more

Nationwide protests in Spain over response to fatal flooding disaster

Nationwide protests in Spain over response to fatal flooding disaster

Tens of thousands of protesters marched across Spain, criticizing the government’s handling of severe floods that killed over 220 people, mainly in Valencia, and buried towns in mud. Protests erupted in Valencia and other cities, where people condemned the delayed response and lack of early warnings for flash floods that affected around 80 towns and … Read more

Governor Punjab demands smog emergency in province

Lahore ranked first in global air pollution

Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan has called for an emergency in the province due to worsening smog conditions. He stated that air pollution is now beyond control in many districts, leading to a rise in illnesses and hospital admissions. The governor noted that measures like closing schools, colleges, and amusement parks have not been … Read more

Punjab reports 79 new dengue cases

Punjab reports 79 new dengue cases

A minor drop in dengue cases was observed, with the Punjab Health Department reporting 79 new cases of dengue fever across the province. The majority of the new cases were recorded in Rawalpindi, with 65 cases, followed by four cases in Chakwal, and two in Sialkot. Single cases were also reported in Lahore, Attock, Faisalabad, … Read more

China’s Xi hails ‘new chapter’ in relations with Indonesia

China’s Xi hails ‘new chapter’ in relations with Indonesia

Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed hopes for a “new chapter” in relations with Indonesia during a meeting with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto. This was Prabowo’s first international visit since taking office in October. During their talks in Beijing, Xi emphasized China’s willingness to work closely with Indonesia on shared goals like self-reliance, solidarity, and cooperation … Read more

ATM Operations in Pakistan at Risk of Major Disruption

ATM

ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on IT and Telecom received an update from Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Chairman Hafeez Ur Rehman regarding significant arrears owed by Long-Distance International (LDI) operators. Rehman reported that while 10 of the 15 companies have cleared Rs10 billion in arrears, Rs24 billion remains unpaid, with late penalties increasing the total … Read more

Punjab reports 110 new dengue cases

Punjab reports 79 new dengue cases

The Punjab Health Department announced that 110 new cases of dengue fever were reported across the province. Most of the new cases were in Rawalpindi, with 90 reported there, followed by three in Lahore, five in Attock, and two each in Chakwal, Sialkot, and Sahiwal. Single cases were also found in Gujranwala, Faisalabad, Mianwali, Jhelum, … Read more

Mercedes-AMG Set to Launch First Full-Size Electric SUV

Mercedes-AMG

Mercedes-AMG to launch its first full-size electric SUV. The SUV combines high-performance capabilities with robust off-road features. The starting price is expected to exceed $130,800. Mercedes-AMG is poised to revolutionize the luxury electric SUV market with its debut of a full-size electric SUV, an entirely in-house creation. This powerful model combines high-performance capabilities with robust … Read more