Sports
From LBW to Beamers, Sensor Ball Set to Aid Umpires
Cricket may soon see one of its oldest challenges tackled by technology: ball integrity and fair officiating. A German tech firm has developed a “Smart Cricket Ball” equipped
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National
Govt Targets Power Theft with Smart Meter Rollout
Pakistan is moving to clamp down on power theft and inefficiency with a countrywide rollout of AMI smart meters. The Power Division has confirmed that all conventional three-
Technology
Pakistan Expands Digital Controls Amid Political Crackdowns
Amnesty International has warned that Pakistan’s expanding surveillance systems are being used to stifle political opposition and silence dissent, deepening a crackdown on freedoms already under strain.
National
Yamaha to Stop Making Bikes in Pakistan
Motorcycle maker Yamaha announced on Tuesday it will halt its manufacturing operations in Pakistan, ending its production presence in the country but pledging to remain connected with riders
entertainment
Pakistani Short Film Permanent Guest to Premiere at Toronto Festival
The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) has selected Pakistani short film Permanent Guest (Mustaqil Mehmaan) for its world premiere this year. Written and directed by Sana Jafri, the
education
KP Moves to Regulate Teaching Profession
School teachers across Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa will soon be required to obtain a licence to continue teaching, the provincial Department of Elementary and Secondary Education announced on Tuesday. The
Health
Patients Warned After Drap Flags Unsafe Antibiotic Batch
Drug Regulatory Authority (Drap) has ordered the withdrawal of a contaminated batch of Anarob antibiotic drip after harmful levels of bacterial toxins were detected. Anarob Infusion, containing metronidazole,
Business
Investors Turn to Gold as Global Tensions Rise
Global uncertainty and market volatility have pushed Pakistani investors to turn to gold and silver, driving both metals to record-breaking levels. On Tuesday, 24-carat gold reached
Business
Competitiveness, Not Rupee Fall, is The Real Solution: Ejaz
Chairman Economic Policy and Business Development (EPBD) think tank Gohar Ejaz has strongly opposed repeated calls for rupee devaluation, stressing that the real solution to Pakistan’s economic
Business
PSX Rally Deepens with Corporate Earnings Boost
The Pakistan Stock Exchange continued its bullish momentum on Tuesday, fuelled by robust remittances and positive global cues. The benchmark KSE-100 index rose by over 600 points
education
Fake Holiday Notice Circulates as Karachi Braces for Heavy Rains
The Sindh Education Department has dismissed social media rumours suggesting a holiday for educational institutions in Karachi due to expected heavy rains. A spokesperson for the department confirmed
World
Foreign Aid Dispute Deepens Clash Between Congress and Trump
A fresh battle over executive authority has reached the US Supreme Court, with President Donald Trump’s administration seeking approval to withhold $4 billion in foreign aid despite
National
TikTok Ban Extends to GB Police Amid Rising Misuse
In Gilgit-Baltistan, police officers and personnel have been barred from using TikTok, following a directive from the inspector general’s office aimed at preserving the force’s
Sports
Countdown to Asia Cup 2025—Officials, Fixtures, and Access
Cricket fever is building as the Asia Cup T20 2025 kicks off in the United Arab Emirates on September 9. Eight teams will battle for the regional crown
National
Frontier Works Organization Inks MOU With US Firm on Minerals
Embassy Islamabad Acting Deputy Chief of Mission Zach Harkenrider accompanied a delegation led by U.S. Strategic Metals (USSM) to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Pakistan’
National
Apply Online for Green E-Taxi Scheme: Here is the Process
Punjab’s Green E-Taxi Scheme 2025 is set to provide 1,100 eco-friendly taxis to unemployed youth through an interest-free instalment plan. Here’s a