Technology
In a decisive move to protect its users and uphold platform safety, inDrive, the global mobility and urban services platform, in close collaboration with Lahore Police, successfully took down a criminal network that was targeting customers. The group, which had been impersonating inDrive drivers to loot unsuspecting users, has now
education
The latest matriculation results released by the Peshawar board have drawn sharp attention to the crisis in public education across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where government school students in several districts performed poorly under the PTI-led administration. According to figures shared by the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Peshawar,
Sports
India has once again refused to play against Pakistan, this time in the semi-final of the World Championship of Legends 2025, reigniting debate over politics interfering with sports. Indian media reports confirmed that the fixture, set to take place in Birmingham, will no longer happen due to India’s
National
India’s release of water into the Chenab River has raised water levels to medium flood status at the Marala Headworks, the Flood Forecasting Division (FFD) said on Wednesday. According to the FFD, the river’s flow at Marala has increased to 176,000 cusecs, significantly up from 70,000
National
A sudden fire erupted in Islamabad’s G-9 corporate tax office building on Wednesday, triggering an immediate emergency response and evacuation efforts. Fire brigade teams arrived quickly and began tackling the flames. Three staff members who were stranded on the rooftop were rescued safely by the firefighters. Fortunately, there
Government
In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court of Pakistan has ruled that a divorced woman has the legal right to receive her late father’s pension, dismissing an appeal by the Sindh government. Justice Ayesha Malik authored the 10-page verdict, in which she declared that the 2022 circular issued
National
The Punjab government is moving forward with a large-scale project to improve the accuracy and accessibility of land ownership records across the province. As part of the Punjab Urban Land Enhancement Project, authorities have announced that land maps and property records will be displayed publicly in various locations. This
National
The Sindh government has officially raised the minimum monthly wage to Rs. 40,000, with the new rates taking effect from 1 July 2025. The decision has been outlined in a formal notification issued under the Sindh Minimum Wages Act, 2015. The revised wage structure introduces varying pay scales based
National
A man accused of sexually assaulting a young girl in Multan has been arrested by police, following an armed confrontation that left him injured. The incident took place in Al-Mustafa Colony on July 15 and was captured on CCTV, which has since emerged as evidence in the case. Multan
Government
Pakistan is preparing to step back from its longstanding control over the sugar sector, a decision driven by IMF loan requirements, according to ARY News. Officials said a full deregulation plan has been finalised, leaving the private sector free to handle sugar production and trade. Under the proposed plan, the
Technology
In a move to address growing concerns over AI’s role in education, OpenAI has introduced a new ChatGPT feature called Study Mode, which encourages students to think more independently and avoid over-reliance on AI-generated answers. The feature was rolled out on Tuesday to all logged-in users,
Business
The Pakistani government is advancing plans to incorporate cryptocurrency into the financial sector, signalling a potential shift in how digital currencies are viewed and regulated in the country. Sources told Dawn that a top-level meeting held on Tuesday focused entirely on virtual assets. Senior officials, along with representatives from