Technology
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has approved an ambitious shift to digital pensions, a move officials say will redefine service delivery for retired government employees. Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has given the green light to the Ehsaas e-Pension System, which will become operational on January 1, 2026. Once launched, it will
Business
The global gold rally has pushed Pakistan’s bullion market to record levels, with prices touching their highest point ever. The All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association reported a Rs6,100 surge in 24-carat gold per tola, taking it to Rs384,000. Prices for 10 grams also spiked
Technology
Punjab authorities have unveiled sweeping reforms in the driving license system to curb corruption and ensure that only qualified drivers are granted licenses. DIG Traffic Waqas Nazir announced that from September, all driving tests will be recorded through cameras and monitored by Artificial Intelligence (AI). Sensors installed in vehicles will
Health
A landmark healthcare project is set to rise in Islamabad, as the government advances plans for the Jinnah Medical Complex and Research Centre in sector H-16. The Rs212 billion initiative will be rolled out in two phases. The first stage, costing Rs75 billion, will establish a hospital to deliver
Technology
OpenAI has called for new ways to evaluate artificial intelligence, after fresh research confirmed that hallucinations—convincing but false answers—remain a major weakness in large language models like GPT-5. The study revealed how chatbots can confidently mislead users. When asked about the academic work and date of birth
World
Barack Obama’s voice has once again earned him Emmy recognition, as the former president won Outstanding Narrator at the 76th Creative Arts Emmy Awards on Sunday. The award recognised his narration in Netflix’s Our Oceans, a five-part series exploring global marine life. Obama’s measured tone guided
Business
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) soared to new records on Monday, with the KSE-100 Index crossing the 155,000 mark in early trading. By 10am, the index had climbed 1,274.76 points or 0.83% to reach 155,551.95. Gains were led by cement, banking, and energy
Business
Gold prices soared to another record high in Pakistan on Friday, reflecting a global upswing that has seen the precious metal break new barriers. Data from the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association showed that the price of 24-karat gold per tola jumped by Rs1,200, touching Rs377,
Sports
Lionel Messi scored twice in Argentina’s 3-0 victory over Venezuela on Thursday, marking an emotional farewell in what he confirmed as his final World Cup qualifier on home soil. The 38-year-old captain, who has not yet announced when he plans to retire, said after the match
National
Police are investigating a disturbing incident outside Adiala Jail, where Aleema Khan was struck by an egg while speaking to the media on Friday. The unexpected attack occurred after a hearing in the Toshakhana II case, drawing widespread attention. Eyewitnesses say the egg was thrown by one of two women
weather
Flood warnings have been issued across Punjab as monsoon rains continue to swell major rivers, with rising water levels posing a serious threat to several districts. According to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), the situation may escalate if rains persist through September 9. The Chenab, Ravi, and Sutlej rivers
Business
Several major foreign currencies posted slight gains against the Pakistani Rupee in the open market on September 5, 2025, with notable upticks in the British Pound, Euro, and Gulf currencies. The British Pound (GBP) was bought at Rs 381.30 and sold at Rs 383.30, reflecting continued strength amid