entertainment
Sisterology Welcomes Its Youngest Member
Celebrated YouTuber Iqra Kanwal, the face behind Sisterology, has given birth to a baby girl, marking a new chapter in the family’s story. The proud parents, Iqra
Ali
education
Karachi schools add Saturdays to recover lost classes
Schools in Karachi reopened on Thursday after being shut down due to urban flooding triggered by monsoon rains, but officials warn the risk of future closures remains. APSMA
Business
PSX climbs as global AI rally lifts sentiment
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) carried forward its bullish momentum on Thursday, with the benchmark KSE-100 gaining nearly 600 points in early trading. The index climbed to
National
Govt Approves New Gas Connections for Domestic Consumers
the federal government has ended the ban on new gas connections, allowing domestic consumers to access pipelines after an eight-year hiatus. The restriction, first imposed in 2017
National
High Costs, Delays Threaten Solar Adoption in Punjab
The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has announced a major policy shift that threatens to raise the cost of solar energy adoption across Punjab. According to a notification
Technology
Crackdown Expands to Mobile Apps in Data Theft Probe
The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has uncovered a new dimension in Pakistan’s largest investigation into the illegal trade of stolen data, with mobile applications now
Business
Shanghai Electric Abandons KE Stake Buy After Years of Delays
Shanghai Electric Power’s decision to abandon its $1.77 billion bid for K-Electric signals rising investor frustration with Pakistan’s energy sector. The acquisition was meant
Business
Soaring gold prices keep buyers away from jewellery markets
The record-breaking rally in gold prices has left many buyers sidelined in Pakistan, with jewellery markets reporting lower footfall even as rates held steady on Wednesday. According
Technology
Telenor Pakistan Celebrates AI Day to Drive Innovation and Future-Ready Skills
Telenor Pakistan marked AI Day with a series of interactive session, awards, discussion and Expo showcasing the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in reshaping industries, redefining skills,
National
Punjab Deploys First Airlift Drone for Flood Rescues
The Punjab government has launched Pakistan’s first emergency airlift drone service to strengthen disaster response and rescue operations in flood-hit areas. According to the Home Department,
Business
SBP Audit Reveals Billions Lost in Poor Decisions
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has come under scrutiny after the Auditor General of Pakistan reported financial irregularities exceeding Rs243 billion in its 2022–23 audit. The
Health
Rawalpindi Faces Dengue Challenge as Cases Spread
Dengue cases are steadily increasing in Rawalpindi, with 12 new patients admitted in a single day to Holy Family Hospital, Benazir Bhutto Hospital, and Rawalpindi Teaching Hospital. The
Technology
Apple Plays Catch-Up in AI as Rivals Push Ahead
Apple is using design, rather than software, to differentiate its latest iPhones. The iPhone 17 Air, unveiled at its Cupertino event, marks a pivot away from screen size
Business
Stable Rupee Offers Relief but Import Pressure Risks Remain
The Pakistani rupee traded largely unchanged against the US dollar on Tuesday, offering some relief to importers and businesses facing cost pressures. The greenback stood at Rs 282.
Business
Selling Wave Hits KSE-100 After Fresh Record Highs
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed selling pressure in early trade on Wednesday, snapping its recent positive momentum. By 9:40am, the benchmark KSE-100 Index stood at
entertainment
Bollywood Star Fights Deepfake Exploitation in Delhi High Court
Bollywood icon and former Miss World Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has filed a legal petition against several artificial intelligence (AI) platforms for allegedly using her image, voice, and identity