World
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has pledged to carefully review recommendations from an independent report on Islamophobia, which found anti-Muslim sentiment has reached “unprecedented levels” across the country. The report, compiled by Special Envoy Aftab Malik, highlights the widespread normalisation of anti-Muslim abuse, saying many incidents now go
education
The Directorate General of Basic Education Community Schools (BECS), under the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training, will formally inaugurate 100 new community (non-formal) schools in the urban slum areas of Karachi on Saturday, September 13. The initiative is aimed at enrolling out-of-school children and extending
World
Global sales of electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids grew 15% in August compared to last year, the slowest monthly growth since January, according to market research firm Rho Motion. The decline highlights tougher year-on-year comparisons and China’s cooling demand. China, the largest EV market in
Technology
Albania has introduced its first-ever artificial intelligence cabinet member, tasked with managing all public procurement contracts. Prime Minister Edi Rama, who begins his fourth term in office, unveiled “Diella” — an AI-generated bot, describing her as “impervious to bribes, threats, or favours.” Named after the Albanian word for “sun,
Sports
Pakistan has been removed from the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (Wada) watchlist after completing long-pending reforms, the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) confirmed on Friday. The country was placed under enhanced monitoring in September 2024 over non-conformities with Wada’s updated anti-doping code. Officials were given four
entertainment
Pakistani actress Ushna Shah has drawn widespread debate after expressing sorrow over the death of American political commentator Charlie Kirk, who was shot dead on September 10 while speaking at a Utah university. Kirk, 31, was known as a staunch conservative and founder of Turning Point USA. He is survived
Sports
Saudi Arabia will see the launch of its first dedicated women’s sports channel on Friday through a partnership between the All Women’s Sports Network (AWSN), the Saudi Sports Company (SSC), and the Saudi Arabian Football Federation. The 24-hour channel, SSC AWSN, will be available via the MBC
Business
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed heavy selling pressure on Friday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index losing nearly 1,100 points in early trade. At 10:10am, the index stood at 155,048.51, down 1,092.73 points or 0.7%. Losses were led by major sectors including
Health
Pakistan’s healthcare sector has registered two landmark achievements this week, showcasing progress both in advanced surgery and preventive medicine. In Karachi, doctors at Jinnah Hospital successfully carried out their first knee cancer surgery on a 26-year-old patient. A joint team of orthopedic and plastic surgeons operated for
Business
Pakistan’s vehicle market showed contrasting trends in August 2025, with car sales recording significant gains while tractor sales fell sharply. According to the Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association (PAMA), car sales, including light commercial vehicles, vans, and jeeps, rose 62% year-on-year to 14,050 units compared to 8,
education
The Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) has directed all Islamabad model schools and colleges to establish book banks from the academic year 2026–27, in a bid to make education more affordable and efficient. Under the initiative, free textbooks provided by the government will be collected back at the end
Business
The government is preparing to launch a comprehensive Tractor Policy as part of its broader plan to stimulate industrial growth and modernize agriculture. The policy, under final review, is expected to address regulatory duties, improve exports, and provide structural support to the tractor industry, which remains vital to Pakistan’s